South Sudan

Africa · Middle Africa

Overview

South Sudan is located in Middle Africa within Africa, alongside 9 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 11.9M, South Sudan ranks 80th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 19 people per km² (170th of 196 by density).

Nearby countries in Middle Africa: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic.

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Identity

Capital

Juba

Currency

South Sudanese Pound

SSP

Official language

English

Continent / Region

Africa · Middle Africa

People

Population

11.9MWorld Bank 2024

Population density

19 / km²

Calculated: population ÷ land area

Economy

GDP (current US$)

—

GDP per capita

—

Geography

Land area

631,930 km²

243,990 mi²

mi² derived from km²

World Bank 2023

Trade

Exports data unavailable for this country.